What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tavistock?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tavistock is to bus which costs £12 - £50 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tavistock?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tavistock is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Charles Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Tavistock?

The distance between Cardiff and Tavistock is 159 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Tavistock without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tavistock without a car is to train and line 118 bus via Bristol which takes 5h 26m and costs £21 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Tavistock?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Cardiff to Tavistock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Tavistock bus from?

Cardiff to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Tavistock bus arrive?

Cardiff to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Tavistock?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Tavistock is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cardiff to Tavistock.

Where can I stay near Tavistock?

There are 1312+ hotels available in Tavistock.

Cardiff to Tavistock - 4 ways to travel via train, line 118 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Tavistock by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 118 bus via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bedford Hotelbus 118
5h 26m
£21–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk045 / ...
6h 40m
£12–50
Drive 141.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Tavistockcar 141.7 mi
2h 48m
£35–50
Train, line 118 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bedford Hotelbus 118
5h 49m
£54–88

Cardiff to Tavistock by train and bus

84Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Tavistock, England?

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Charles Street in around 6h 40m.

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